Insulated Design for 24/7 thirst!
By Mary Webb
The folks at Hydro Flask have you outdoor junkies in mind when it comes to insulated beverage containers. Whether you need additional refreshment riding through icy cold rivers on mountain bike trails or looking to purvey your way along any National Forest with your favorite Mocha Cappuccino, Hydro Flask can accomplish these thirst quench desires in 24 ounces and less than $28.00 with their food grade stainless steel beverage containers.
You can have a cold drink on hand 24/7 with Hydro Flask’s 18/8 stainless steel. What is so special about 18/8 stainless steel? Well, the 18/8 represents the respective percentages of chromium and nickel that make up the container. The higher the numbers, the lower the chance of corrosion which is encouraging news for thirsty adventurers who don’t have time or space to sacrifice quality.
Let’s pedal back to get some perspective on this. Stainless steel may be classified as such even at a 10.5-percent chromium level, so the fact that Hydro Flask brings us a product with 18-percent chromium, raises it up a level in classification. The higher the amount of chromium added, the brighter and hardier it is; particularly for cleaning purposes.
We will give you our five cents on this, the added nickel works in conjunction with the chromium to provide a non-porous surface; is easy to clean and provides protection from bacteria who want to piggy back along your hikes. More chromium and nickel means no stains also. It truly is stainless steel! We put our morning coffee in the hydro flask, and after
- Hydro Flask on the rocks.
enjoying a hot beverage until noon, we switched over to some H2O for an afternoon jaunt to Lassen Peak. The Hydro Flask was able to be rinsed clean, with no remnants of roasted vanilla beans. The narrow mouth on the flask still accommodates ice cubes, which is icing on the cake for when you are baking on the trail.
We have also come to grips on the matte finish, it’s easy to grab a hold of with perspiring hands. We had the opportunity to experience Hydro flask in Green Zen, but the flask is available in a rainbow of colors: Lychee Red, Black Butte, Everest Blue, Orange Zest or Classic Stainless for those simple enthusiasts seeking complicated treks. If you are looking for a larger mouth on the flask, or perhaps a different size; there are options here as well.
It would be an added feature if the screw cap were fastened to the bottle in some fashion; however, replacement caps are available at hydroflask.com for a nominal cost.
Guaranteed for a lifetime and it all adds up: 18% Chromium, 10% nickel and 72% thirst gives us 100% satisfaction with the Hydro Flask!